'Matka King' Twitter review: Vijay Varma wins praise; Kritika Kamra impresses in 1960s crime drama

The much-anticipated OTT series 'Matka King' has finally premiered and is generating strong reactions across social media platforms. Starring Vijay Varma and Kritika Kamra, the show explores Mumbai’s gambling underworld in the 1960s. The series is directed by Nagraj Manjule. While many viewers are impressed, some feel the narrative could have been tighter.

Strong buzz for 'Matka King'

As soon as 'Matka King' dropped on Prime Video, reactions flooded platforms like Twitter (X). One user wrote, ""Matka King feels like a homage to Deewaar, to the Salim-Javed brand of cinema. The anti-hero is presented as a misunderstood man wronged at every turn," says Devesh Sharma Rating: 3.5/5". Another user shared, "Got an early look at Matka King and I’m genuinely blown away. Watching #VijayVarma’s evolution from Gully Boy to this… it’s been nothing short of incredible.

He just keeps raising the bar"

Fans applaud Vijay Varma's rising career graph

Several viewers pointed out how Vijay Varma continues to evolve with each project. One comment read, "#VijayVarma I just completed watching Matka King and you have again taken it a notch higher". Another reaction stated, "#MatkaKing: #VijayVarma delivers a gripping performance and ensures it stands out from the rest of the anti-hero roles of that era. A show and a performance to watch out for...".

A few felt the storytelling could have been sharper and more tightly structured.

One user wrote, "Vijay Varma's Matka King leaves me confused - this man is honest in a dishonest game but dishonest in an honest relationship! "

1960s Bombay setting and cast details

Set in 1960s Mumbai, the series explores the rise of the Matka gambling system. The cast also includes Sai Tamhankar, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Siddharth Jadhav. The show is created by Abhay Koranne and Nagraj Popatrao Manjule.